Representative Bradley Byrne

Representing the 1st District of Alabama

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Byrne Statement on Closure of Alabama Power Coal Units

Aug 1, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) issued the following statement today following an announcement by Alabama Power that they will close two coal generating units in North Alabama and reduce or eliminate coal power units at Barry Steam Plant in Mobile County.

Issues:
Economy and Jobs, Energy

Byrne: Veterans Deserve Better Health Care Options

Jul 30, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) today voted in support of legislation to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by giving veterans access to non-VA medical care when they live more than 40 miles from a VA medical facility or the wait time for an appointment at a VA facility is more than 30 days.

Issues:
Veterans Issues

Byrne Joins Colleagues in Protesting Obama’s “War on Coal”

Jul 30, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) today joined Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), musician Jimmy Rose from “America’s Got Talent,” and other members of the Congressional Coal Caucus to protest the Obama administration’s “war on coal.”

Issues:
Economy and Jobs, Energy

Byrne Supports Bill to Reform Endangered Species Act

Jul 29, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) today voted in support of H.R. 4315, the Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act.

Progress on Economic Development in Southwest Alabama

Jul 25, 2014 Blog

As you have probably heard me say before, I believe one of the most important parts of my job is to help make Southwest Alabama a better place for businesses to locate. My family has called this area home for over two centuries, and seeing our area grow and prosper is personal to me.  

Issues:
Economy and Jobs

Byrne Opposed to Extension of Iran Nuclear Talks

Jul 25, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) , a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today questioned the Obama administration’s decision to extend nuclear talks with Iran through late November.

Issues:
Defense and National Security

Byrne, Constituents Frustrated By Senate’s Inaction

Jul 24, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) today implored the Senate and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to take action on hundreds of House-passed bills that are stalled in the United States Senate.

Byrne to Hold Facebook Town Hall Thursday

Jul 23, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) will answer constituent questions during a Facebook town hall meeting on Thursday afternoon.

Congressman Byrne, who has held 26 town hall meetings throughout Alabama’s First Congressional District, will use the popular social media site as a way to take questions from constituents who might not be able to attend the in-person town hall meetings.

Byrne: Big Step Forward for I-10 Mobile River Bridge

Jul 22, 2014 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) today applauded the release of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the I-10 Mobile River bridge project.

Issues:
Transportation

Byrne Welcomes New Baldwin County Commissioner Chris Elliott

Jul 18, 2014 Press Release

Congressman  Bradley Byrne (AL-1) today congratulated new Baldwin County District 2 Commissioner Chris Elliott and thanked former Commissioner Bob James for his dedicated service.